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Wilson Jr. High

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
El Centro, California · El Centro Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students605
Student:Teacher18.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Wilson Jr.
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
605
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
76%+10.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Wilson Jr. High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in El Centro, California. The school enrolls 605 students. It is part of the El Centro Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictEl Centro Elementary
County6025
CityEl Centro
ZIP92243
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061203001340

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment605
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino96.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
96.0%
Black
0.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)